On the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to highlight his achievements, particularly focusing on the renovations at the Lincoln Memorial. The former US President expressed gratitude towards his administration and the Department of the Interior for the restoration of the reflecting pool, now filled with pristine water.
Trump also revealed plans for the construction of a new feature called the “Trump Promenade” at the historic location, boasting that it will rival the White House Ballroom as one of the premier structures in Washington.
Accompanying his messages were AI-generated memes and videos depicting various scenarios, including Trump riding a lion, planting the American flag on the Moon, and dancing outside the White House. One image portrayed Trump as the Washington Monument towering over the reflecting pool, holding an American flag with a smile.
In a peculiar AI clip shared earlier, Trump is depicted filling the pool with tears from a weeping figure. The video, referencing a viral 2017 clip of the ‘Liberal Crying Woman,’ shows a helmeted Trump collecting tears and transferring them into the pool using a hose.
Meanwhile, amidst D-Day commemorations, members of Trump’s administration seized the opportunity to criticize immigration in Europe. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned European nations for permitting what he labeled as an “invasion” of “dangerous ideologies” on various European beaches.
He highlighted issues in countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria, questioning when European leaders would address the influx of boats and individuals. Hegseth’s remarks came as a stark commentary during the remembrance of the historical events that led to the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.
